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How to get fromPalakkad to Sri Lankaby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Palakkad to Sri Lanka by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    4h 35m
    Rs 60,098–105,006

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    22h 23m
    Rs 24,825–32,908

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    22h 52m

  4. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    7h 5m
    Rs 51,648–82,829

  5. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CJB - CMB
    9h 42m
    Rs 46,520–85,972

  6. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    10h 36m
    Rs 72,520–248,672

  7. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    8h 11m
    Rs 46,675–93,935

  8. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    7h 9m
    Rs 42,675–151,635

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 596.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Palakkad to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkad to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 22h 23m.

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